formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
: an act or the product of formulating

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter
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ForSingh, who has been testing products professionally for more than a decade, this sunscreen truly stood out as an industry-first formulation. Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Hidden beneath the ground are cisterns that hold the rainwater collected for its formulations, now filtered before being fed into more modern machinery than the Fernández family could have foreseen years ago. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Unlike whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, ultraprocessed foods are mostly industrial formulations that contain many additives, including salt, sugar, oils, preservatives, emulsifiers and synthetic ingredients. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 It is frequently used in the formulation of high-end shampoo products. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of formulation was circa 1873

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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